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Re: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter (correction)

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Subject: Re: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter (correction)
From: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:00:59 -0800
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A correction to my original post. The adapter/filter do not follow the line 
of the frame rail. It does fit neatly between the crossmember and the motor 
mount.  13 years on jackstand and a long time since I've looked fogged my 
memory.

Tom

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter


> Fram makes a number of  remote oil filter adapters. A quick search of 
> Google Images might help you find what you are looking for.  Others have 
> gone to the block style adapter. It has roughly a 90 degree configuration 
> that is one piece (no hoses!).
>
> I see a number of advantages to the 90 degree adapter, some of which are 
> no hoses and more room in the tight engine bay. From a heat perspective 
> the filter is rather thin and likely dissipates heat.  The original setup 
> puts that heat into the engine bay. The other style adapter puts the heat 
> more in the airstream of cooler air moving under the car.  The 
> disadvantages are having to get under the car to change the filter and 
> possible header/exhaust clearance.
>
> I found an adapter off a Ford van that not only had the 90 degree bend, 
> but the filter was also angled outward more into the airstream. Also, 
> because the adapter rotates around the center attachment bolt it allowed 
> the filter to follow the frame rail angle.  The list won't take pictures, 
> but if I can find the image I'll send it separately.
>
> Tom
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Will Seay" <wseay@embarqmail.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2012 9:51 AM
> Subject: [Tigers] Remote Spin-on Adapter
>
>
>>I have seen a number of Tigers with a remote oil filter adapter that 
>>doesn't
>> require bending and manipulating oil hoses every time an oil filter is 
>> changed.
>> The adapter is mounted at the front of the engine, replacing the OEM 
>> assembly.
>> Hoses connect permanently to the adapter assembly and don't have to be 
>> messed
>> with when a filter is removed or replaced.  The filter just screws into 
>> the
>> adapter (filter inverted from stock orientation) and hose connections 
>> don't have
>> to be disturbed.  Does anyone know who makes an adapter like this or 
>> where I can
>> buy one?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks, Will - 382001570
>>
>>
>>
>> Will Seay_____________
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